Sentences with Set Upon

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4 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Set Upon'

As darkness fell, a sense of dread set upon the town, fearing the imminent arrival of the approaching storm.

The protesters were peaceful until a group of agitators decided to set upon the police barricade.

As the storm approached, the coastal town braced itself for the powerful waves that would set upon the shore.

The rival gangs often set upon each other in turf wars over control of the neighborhood.

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